We discuss implications for research on resilience to academic stress, the power of the PsyCap construct to effect
positive psychological outcomes in a variety of student situations, and implications for educators in developing and promoting positive outcomes based on this valuable personal capital.
The correlational nature of these data do not allow causal conclusions, but the data do suggest that secure attachment bonds may be associated with
positive psychological outcomes for adult children, adding to a broader literature of similar findings (Main 1996).
That's because while women showed a significant 11.6 percent decline on the survey's standardized score (which is
a positive psychological outcome), men showed a non-significant 3.7 percent increase in their scores.
In the case of Satisfaction with Life, PsyCap augmented
a positive psychological outcome.
Not exact matches
For instance, a 2012 study published in Current Directions of
Psychological Science suggests that it's best to avoid making important choices when you're feeling stressed, because you tend to overemphasize the potential
positive outcomes of your decision while underemphasizing the negative
In two - parent families fathers» earnings have been linked to many
positive outcomes for children including educational attainment and
psychological wellbeing (Ermish & Francensoni, 2002).
In the infant - toddler years, these take the form of sensitive - responsiveness, which is known to foster attachment security, 1 and mutually -
positive parent - child relations, which themselves promote child cooperation, compliance and conscience development.2 In the preschool through adolescent years, authoritative (vs. neglectful) parenting that mixes high levels of warmth and acceptance with firm control and clear and consistent limit - setting fosters prosocial orientation, achievement striving, and
positive peer relations.3, 4,5 Across childhood and adolescence, then, parenting that treats the child as an individual, respecting developmentally - appropriate needs for autonomy, and which is not psychologically intrusive / manipulative or harshly coercive contributes to the development of the kinds of
psychological and behavioural «
outcomes» valued in the western world.
Previous research has shown that failure to prepare for retirement makes individuals more likely to be depressed and less likely to successfully adapt to the life change; however, planning for retirement has
positive outcomes, such as improved
psychological well - being, more financial stability and better role adjustment.
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have determined that
psychological resilience has a
positive effect on health
outcomes for people living with schizophrenia.
Dr. Gregg Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, said, «There has been great interest as to whether
psychological factors, including having a
positive outlook and feeling gratitude, can impact cardiovascular
outcomes.»
Research
outcomes have demonstrated
positive improvements in physical and
psychological symptoms, -LSB-...]
In a systematic review studies in which yoga was used to relieve the pain of arthritis, 6 of 9 studies reported
positive physiological and
psychological outcomes.
Current Research Selman's research builds upon the developmental and cultural antecedents of our human capacity to form and maintain
positive social relationships, and the application of these capacities to the prevention of negative
psychological, social, and health
outcomes for youth.
Promisingly, researchers have found that it is possible to orient students toward
positive learning mindsets through low - cost interventions, including online programs that teach students about growth mindsets and purpose.29 According to Carol Dweck and her colleagues, ``... educational interventions and initiatives that target these
psychological factors can have transformative effects on students» experience and achievement in school, improving core academic
outcomes such as GPA and test scores months and even years later.»
Gain a better understanding of the
positive physical and
psychological health
outcomes that can be achieved such that premature judgements of a poor prognosis may be averted.
Britton conducted a RCT in a private independent school comparing a mindfulness meditation class with an active control (n = 101), finding that mindfulness was associated with reductions in thoughts of self - harm.35 A recent trial of a mindfulness program compared with a social responsibility control in a mostly middle - class population showed that mindfulness led to
positive outcomes in
psychological symptoms, cognitive control, interpersonal
outcomes, and stress physiology.36 Although these findings are promising, little information is available on mindfulness instruction for low - income, urban, minority populations.
Working to reduce the negative emotional impact of the disease on all areas of the patient's life has been associated with increased
positive outcomes and reduced
psychological recovery period.
Research shows that high - quality father involvement and support are associated with a number of
positive child
outcomes, including decreased delinquency and behavioral problems, improved cognitive development, increased educational attainment, and better
psychological wellbeing.8 Children with involved fathers, on average, perform better in school, have higher self - esteem, and exhibit greater empathy, emotional security, curiosity, and pro-social behavior.
Writing about traumatic life events produced
positive physical and
psychological outcomes in various populations.
Psychological control has been consistently associated with greater depression (Barber, Stolz, & Olsen, 2005), whereas parenting styles characterized by high acceptance and moderate levels of firm control are associated with a range of
positive child
outcomes (e.g., less depression, greater self - efficacy, and adherence to parental standards; Barber et al., 2005; Baumrind, 1991; Lamborn, Mounts, Steinberg, & Dornbusch, 1991).
Alternatively, although the alliance has been shown to predict the
outcome of other modes of delivery, it may not be a crucial factor in facilitating
positive psychological change in Internet - based manualized therapies.
High - quality father involvement and support are associated with
positive child
outcomes, such as decreased delinquency and behavioral problems, improved cognitive development, increased educational attainment, and better
psychological well - being.8
The primary constructs within the hypothesized framework are: (1) social position variables — characteristics that are used within societies to hierarchically stratify groups (race, gender, socioeconomic status); (2) parenting variables — familial mechanisms that may influence African American adolescents well - being, perceptions of competence, and attitudes towards others in various contexts (e.g., parenting practices and racial socialization messages); (3) racial discrimination — negative racially driven experiences that may influence feelings of competence, belongingness, and self - worth; (4) environmental / contextual factors — settings and surroundings that may impede or promote healthy identity development (e.g., academic settings); and (5) learner characteristics — individual characteristics that may promote or hinder
positive psychological adjustment
outcomes (e.g., racial identity, coping styles).
Many scholars found support for a
positive daily relationship between
psychological detachment and health
outcomes on one hand (e.g., more vigorous and less exhausted; Demerouti et al., 2012) and home
outcomes on the other hand (e.g., less work - family conflict; Sanz - Vergel et al., 2011).
As shown by Fischer and Shaw (1999), African American youth who receive negative racial socialization messages or messages that devalue or overlook the
positive characteristics related to being African American (e.g., «learning about Black history is not that important») are more prone to evidence poorer
psychological adjustment and academic
outcomes.
Broadening our approach to understanding adaptive coping and management of emotional challenges may be of particular relevance to the development of
psychological support for this patient group because of the uncertain
outcome (i.e. whether resolution will ever be achieved through parenthood) and given the evidence that some couples manage to find
positive outcomes in a traditionally negative infertility experience.
There is also a paucity of research using
positive emotional
outcome measures (e.g. well - being,
positive affect, happiness or life satisfaction) to quantify
psychological adjustment.
A systematic review of publications up to September 2007 concluded that «there is evidence to support the
positive influence of father engagement on offspring social, behavioural and
psychological outcomes», but noted that almost all the studies were subject to methodological limitations [14].
Explored gender differences in parents on measures of
positive and negative
psychological wellbeing (anxiety, depression, stress,
positive perceptions) and the impact of child characteristics (ASD symptoms, adaptive behaviours, behavioural and emotional concerns) on parent
outcomes.